Seaweed-derived cosmetic compositions
A cosmetic composition is disclosed for applying to skin. The composition includes a liquid and dispersed in the liquid: any amount or form of fucoidan, any amount or form of beta glucan; and any amount of a marine extract. When the cosmetic composition is applied to the skin, the appearance of the skin is improved.
1. A composition for applying to the skin, the composition comprising:
from 1.5 wt. % to 5.5 wt. % of a seaweed complex consisting essentially of Ecklonia cava, Alteromonas macleodii and Astaxanthin in a ratio of about 7:1.5:1.5;
0.15 wt. % tourmaline;
0.5% volcanic obsidian;
from 8 wt. % to 12 wt. % of a 1:1 ratio Beta glucan:fucoidan complex, said Beta glucan consisting of a 1:1 ratio of yeast and medicinal fungi extract;
10 wt. % aqueous Aloe barbadensis leaf extract;
1.5 wt. % hydrolyzed pearl nacre;
1.0 wt. % chitosan;
10 wt. % phospholipids;
4 wt. % glyceryl stearate;
4 wt. % stearic acid;
4 wt. % cetearyl alcohol;
4 wt. % ceteareth 20;
4 wt. % isopropyl palmitate;
6 wt. % of a 3:1.5:1.5:0.5 mixture of tocotrienol, tocopheryl acetate, niacinamide, and retinol complex;
2.5 wt. % of a 1:1:1:1:1:1 mixture of the aqueous extracts of Vitis vinifera, Chamomile matricaria, Echinacea augustifolia, Panax ginseng, Glycine soja , and allantoin;
2.5 wt. % of a 1.5:0.5:0.25:0.25:0.25 complex of butylene glycol, phenoxyethanol, caprylyl glycol, sorbic acid, and PEG8/SMDI copolymer;
8 wt. % of aqueous superoxide dismutase liposomes;
14.8 wt. % purified water; and
10 wt. % glycolic acid and salicyclic acid in a 8:1 ratio, neutralized with ammonium hydroxide; ammonium glycolate, and sodium lactate,
wherein the pH of the cosmetic composition is about 4.
2. The composition of claim 1 , further comprising a sunscreen.
3. The composition of claim 1 , further comprising a silicone surfactant.
4. The composition of claim 1 , further comprising a preservative.
5. The composition of claim 1 , further comprising a botanical antioxidant.
6. The composition of claim 1 , further comprising an amino acid.
7. The composition of claim 1 , further comprising a percutaneous enhancer.